webfact Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 ‘Golden bell’ to keep police officers awake in Region 1 By The Nation In a move to keep police officers awake and alert during duty hours, Provincial Police Region 1 acting chief Pol Maj-General Ampol Buarapporn has ordered that a bell be rung every hour at all 134 precincts under his jurisdiction. On Monday, Ampol led senior police officers to witness the implementation of the bell-ringing project dubbed “Rakhang Thong” (golden bell) in Nonthaburi’s Muang district. Officers were seen ringing the bell, installed in front of the precinct’s building, every hour at a volume that could only be heard within the premises. The acting chief has also instructed officers to take frequent walks around the premises to ensure order and keep an eye on the detained suspects. Ampol also inspected the progress of another project called “Pak Krod”, under which police officers are required to gather information, analyse issues and set a guideline for the prevention of drug-trafficking and other crimes. Officers are also required to keep an eye out for drug-abusers and take them in for rehabilitation. The police chief also led the team to visit Wat Nakhon In in Muang district and the Prasert Islam community in Pak Kret district to follow up on the project. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30357499 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 You just gotta laugh, now they are ringing a bell to keep the lazy bar stewards awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I'm sure walking the streets, making sure the public are safe, would be a better method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeEyedRaven Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, colinneil said: You just gotta laugh, now they are ringing a bell to keep the lazy bar stewards awake. I wonder how many of them wake up startled, wondering who has just bought the round of drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thailand 4.0 in action ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Brilliant, the "ting tong" should resonate to police stations everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Also serves to keep the citizenry aware that there are police present, don't forget to keep some small-denomination notes handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, webfact said: ‘Golden bell’ to keep police officers awake And who will wake up the police officer who is responsible for ringing the bell which is supposed to wake up the rest of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 When the bell tolls... What a sad state of affairs if police officers have to be reminded by a bell that they actually have duties to perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Golden Bells. Chicken Essence. What next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuketshrew Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I can see a market here for an automatic bell ringing device: https://churchspecialtiesllc.com/automatic-bell-ringing-equipment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotMahKid Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Which simple mind came up with that, children's behavior! Instead of that he should plan controls around the around the clock and random checkpoints changing place every 15 minutes, that keep them awake and busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, webfact said: The acting chief has also instructed officers to take frequent walks around the premises Yes, that's bound to be a crime stopper 'cos there's always someone trying to break into a police station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, webfact said: In a move to keep police officers awake and alert during duty hours I'm incredulous at the consistently atrocious standards in Thailand not only widely accepted but so openly advertised with such an open level of ignorance.... After 20 years I'm continually left jaw agape that such a lovely country can do so much to self harm - perhaps this is part of the charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Great....people can now ring the bell and make merit with a donation. Just like a temple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, Cadbury said: And who will wake up the police officer who is responsible for ringing the bell which is supposed to wake up the rest of them. That'll be the guy who's recently been moved to his 'inactive position'... Well, it would seem that the majority of positions are inactive if the BiB have to be woken every hour ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Someone must have made a good business delivering those bells, most probably at inflated prices. 58 minutes ago, webfact said: Provincial Police Region 1 acting chief Pol Maj-General Ampol Buarapporn has ordered that a bell be rung every hour Now and what if the bell ringer fell asleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Dumb bell !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Better would be to force them to pay 500 baht if another officer photographs them while sleeping. This is unbelievable and will be a great laugh in the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 April Fools Day is every day in the LoS ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 It reminds me of the movie. For Whom The Bellend Tolls. very fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: Provincial Police Region 1 acting chief Pol Maj-General Ampol Buarapporn has ordered that a bell be rung every hour at all 134 precincts under his jurisdiction. I rang a bell once in Pattaya .. Cost me a bloody fortune so if he's linging one every hour he wants a well padded wallet that's all I can say .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Maybe they should get these bells at all police stations. With the correct Handle and chain, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermah Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, lordblackader said: April Fools Day is every day in the LoS ???? Just what I was thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Wrong size! Here is what you need to keep them awake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, Lupatria said: Wrong size! Here is what you need to keep them awake: Nah, They will sleep through that, no problem. But try and get your ATM card out with out making a noise, or open a cold Chang, and the whole village will be awake in two seconds flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 jesus! seriously? It aint April. Hope someone complains about the noise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: In a move to keep police officers awake and alert during duty hours, Provincial Police Region 1 acting chief Pol Maj-General Ampol Buarapporn has ordered that a bell be rung every hour In a move to continue doing what they were doing, affected police officers have resorted to using these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Officer's wife: "How was work today?" Officer: "the hell with this job, we have to wake up every hours now" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 All Thais know this custom. It has been employed by watchmen for centuries here. I thought it had pretty much died out but never underestimate the conservatism and reactionary nature of the ruling classes here and their constant harking back to the golden age that never existed. Who bought the bells by the way? If I were an auditor, I would take a look at that procurement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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